Campus Safety & Emergency Procedures

Fire/HazMat

Emergency Procedures

Gas Leak

A gas leak refers to a leak of natural gas, from a pipe or other containment, into any area where gas should not be. Although natural gas is by nature colorless and odorless, scents in the form of traces of mercaptans are usually added, to assist in identifying leaks.

As natural gas can explode when exposed to flame or sparks, it is important to report any suspected gas leaks immediately.

If you smell a gas odor, or if a gas monitor alarm sounds and reads "GAS:"

Evacuate and secure area

Warn others in the immediate area

Call the Physical Plant Communications Center at (979) 845-4311 and give your name and the location of odor

Notify Department Head/Building Proctor/Resident Advisor (RA)

Meet with and assist emergency response personnel

If there is a major leak such as a pipeline break:

Call 911 (9-911 from a campus phone) and give the dispatcher your name, location of odor, and related information